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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1988-08-23, Page 15delk tin Tho AWN W Antrim*, din* in Stratford hospital A native of Wroxeter, James Elgin Adams of RR 1, Belgrave, died last Sunday, Aug. 14, in Stratford Hospital. He was 69 years of age. Born at Wroxeter, Mr. Adams was the son of the late Harry and Margaret (Fox) Adams. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Florence Catherine Shiell, on May 23, 1:';0. Left to mourn the passing of a dearly -loved father are two daughters, Debbie and her husband, Ken Ritchie, of Wingham and Wendy of Belgrave; six sons, Bill of Mit- chell, Barry and Neil of Belgrave, Jim and his wife Sharon of Orangeville, Bob and his wife Vera of Cayuga and Brian and his wife Ruth Ann of Bluevale. intnAdviove-ThogNAug ,Mr. Adams also is survived by one sister, Mrs. Edith Noble of Gorrie and four brothers, Allan of Varney, Dewitt of Gorrie, Gordon of Listowel and Harry of Clinton. There are 14 grandchildren. The late James Elgin Adams rested at the Gorrie chapel of the M. L. Watts Funeral Home until service was conducted at 2 p.m. by Rev. Charles Carpentier. Interment Wroxeter Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rae Brecken- ridge, Neil Gowing, Jim Shaw, Larry Johnston, Keith Nicholson and Glen McKercher. Floral tributes were carried by five grandchildren, Paul, Jason, Katie, Elizabeth and Greg Adams. Publisher and former MP, Seaforth's A. Ys McLean dies A former Member of Parliament, Andrew Y. McLean of Seaforth died on Aug. 14 at Victoria Hospital in London at the age of 79. Mr. McLean was at one time the publisher of The Brussels Post, The Blyth Standard and The Huron Expositor. In 1982 he sold The Expositor, a paper which his family had owned for 112 years, to Signal - Star Publishing Limited. Also in- cluded in the deal was The Post and The Standard which he had published since 1972 and 1977 respectively. Before serving as an MP from 1949 to 1953, Mr. McLean served as a squadron leader in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Surviving are his wife, the former Winnifred Spurr; daughters Susan White of Belleville and Margaret McLean-Bullen of Bayfield,, sons Alan of Stratford and Joe (David) of Ottawa and three grandchildren. Also surviving are his sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Jarrott and .Mrs. Helen Grant, both of Stratford. Predeceased is his brother Jock (Keith) McLean. Mr. McLean was known for his work in the Seaforth community, especially on the Seaforth Com- munity Hospital board and the Lions Club swimming pool. He was also a long-time executive of Liberal Party organizations. Funeral services were held on Aug. 17 at the First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth. Donations to the Lions Park Pool in Seaforth or to the building fund of the Seaforth Community Hospital are being accepted as expressions of sym- pathy. VACA TIQN BIBLE SCHOOL at the Wingham Salvation Army ends a successful season tomorrow eve- ning, Wednesday. For the past two months over 80 children have met weekly to explore the theme "Dis- covering God's Power at the Wonderfaire" through music and at activity centres. The youngsters and their leaders took time out from a busy schedule for a group photograph. Vacation Bible school DEATHs is drawing to a close GALBRAITH--Passed away at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on Thursday, Aug. 18, Verna C. Galbraith of Conestoga Lodge, Kitchener and formerly of Wingham. She was 93 years of age. Dear mother of Bill and his wife Margaret of Waterloo. Grandmother of Mrs. John (Julie) Becker of Waterloo and David Galbraith of Kingston. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, William Galbraith and one brother Norman. Funeral service was conducted yesterday, Monday, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, Waterloo.Interment Wingham Cemetery. Donations to, the United Church Women of Trinity United Church or the Freeport Hospital Building Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. PANCAKE BREAKIAST ® Marilyn Wood of Wingham loads up on butter and syrup at Sunday's pancake breakfast at the Wingham Legion Hall, held in connection with Sportsfest. Over 200 people enjoyed pancakes and sausage, according to a Legion spokesman, who said it was the largest number ever served at a breakfast there. 1 Lt. Cal Barber "Discovering God'spowerat the Wonderfaire" hasbeen the theme of the Vacation Bible School at the Salvation Army this season. For the past two months, over 80 children have met on Wednesdays to explore this theme in music and at activity centres. , .. . .. . Each week children from ages three to 13 have skipped and scampered through centres in- cluding crafts, recreation, Bible story and Bible application. Pride and satisfaction has registered on many young faces as they have created crafts ranging from stick - puppets to synagogues! During recreation, growing muscles were stretched, but also -"114.7-Eozoitl. KIEFFER — David and Annamae of RR 2 Teeswater, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Mitchell David, eight pounds, one ounce, on Aug. 15 at St. Joseph's Hospital, London. BOLANDER — Don and Marjorie of Fordwich welcome a son, James Cody, born Aug. 16 at Wingham and District Hospital and weighing seven pounds, five ounces. Grand- parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ken Pellett, Mr. and Mrs, Bill Haverfield and George Bolander. ROSS ® Bill and Karen Ross, RR 2, Wingham, proudly announce the birth of their son, William Jordan Wesley, on Aug. 18 at Wingham and District Hospital. The new arrival tipped the scales at nine pounds, four ounces and is a brother for Jessica. Proud grandparents are Bill and Margaret Ross of Wingham and Glenn and Margaret Under- wood, Gorrie; great-grandfather is Wes Underwood of Wingham. The War Amps CHILD AMPUTEE PROGRAM For information dial toll-free area codes 519, 613, 705, 1-800-268-8821; other area codes dial 1-800-268-8917 stretched was growing character as youngsters were encouraged to practise God's love on the playground. The Bible story was usually told under the big -top tent; however, it was in the Bible ap- plication centre that the story of the Bible was translated into the language and actions of everyday childhood living. The adult team has worked hard through the summer to make the children's experience both suc- cessful and fun. Por this a big "Thank Vou ! " is in order. The final Wednesday children's meeting will be Aug. 24,_from 6 to.:8::.: p.m. The following Sunday, Aug. 28, all parents and friends are invited to join the children for the Wonderfaire final program, 7 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 292 Edward St. The children will sing and be recognized for their efforts. And they will be able to show mom and dad their summery selves in a slide presentation! Following this it will be time to bid farewell to Curly and Blowsyf the two Wonderfaire clowns whose antics and mischief have enthralled and amused all every Wednesday this summer. SUSAN FOIE TON of Wingham, one of the leaders of this summer's Vacation Bible School at the Salvation Army, gives a helping hand to Jennifer Hewines and Linda Hollinger during the recent craft ses- sion.